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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Minny fear for her job in chapter 24?
(a) Leroy showed up at the Foote house and caused trouble.
(b) Hilly Holbrook found out she works for Celia Foote.
(c) Mr. Johnny is unhappy with her work.
(d) Celia is angry with her again.

2. Who, in chapter 16, approaches Aibileen at a Community Concerns Meeting at her church about Skeeter's book?
(a) Yule May.
(b) Goldella.
(c) Minny.
(d) Louvenia.

3. Why does one of Aibileen's grown white children tell her he still does not drink coffee in chapter 7?
(a) She told him it would give him ulcers.
(b) She told him it would stunt his growth.
(c) She told him it would make his asthma worse.
(d) She told him it would make him turn colored.

4. What political office is Hilly's husband running for as she announces in chapter 12?
(a) State senate.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Congress.
(d) Governor.

5. Who gave Skeeter her nickname?
(a) Her brother, Carlton.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Celia know in chapter 17 that Minny knows how to play bridge?

2. What is Hotstack?

3. Who did Johnny Foote tell Minny he had asked to come play bridge with Celia?

4. What does Aibileen tell Minny in chapter 2 that Hilly Hobrook accused her of?

5. What milestone has Mae Mobley entered in chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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